WELCOME TO THE COMMONSENSE CHILDBIRTH SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY
This school was designed to enable students to gain the knowledge and skills needed to become highly competent midwives. We place an emphasis on teaching the art of out-of-hospital birth, differentiating between low-risk and high-risk pregnancies while preparing students to organize and operate as a professional midwife.
Rhode Island CPM Equity Initiative Applications NOW OPEN!
Currently Accepting Applications for Rhode Island, Massachusetts, & Connecticut Residents in collaboration with Urban Perinatal Education CenterRhode Island CPM Equity Initiative Open House April 6, 2025 (10AM -12 PM EST)
First CCSM California Satellite
Projected Start Date Fall 2026
In-Person Los Angeles Info-Session Event: The Radian at the Beehive
May 08, 2025 (10AM-12 PM PST)
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Become a CCSM Student Today
Enrollment for the Hybrid Direct-Entry Midwifery Program will open in Fall 2025
OUR MISSION
The mission of Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery (CCSM) is to provide quality, practical, and culturally sensitive midwifery training and education that will prepare midwives of caliber who can represent themselves and their profession in any arena.
We aim to inspire our students to become perinatal leaders in the maternal-child health field, willing to provide access to respectful maternity care for all communities with an emphasis on eliminating health disparities through the education and empowerment of women and families so that they can once again safely experience “their birth, their way”.
Become a Midwife in the United States
Hybrid Direct-Entry Midwifery Program
The Hybrid Direct-Entry Midwifery program follows the same Midwifery Core Curriculum as our standard Direct-Entry Midwifery program but is adapted to suit the needs of aspiring midwives across the nation. Our hybrid students will attend their academic course virtually, clinical lab courses on campus during once a semester workshops and participate in a clinical externship in their local community over a period of three years.
Dedication to Diversity
At CCSM we promote equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion consistently throughout everything we do. CCSM believes that exposure to diversity will best prepare our students to serve all birthing people and families. Because of our strong commitment to equity and social justice the school promotes non-discrimination in all its facets.
Unrivaled Educational Philosophy
We are dedicated to educating midwifery students in the ancient art and modern science of midwifery practice with the belief that any student wanting to reach their goal will be able to benefit from the education offered.
We believe that every person should have access to a maternity care provider of their choice and to the information needed to make informed decisions. Our goal is to develop competent, highly educated midwives who can provide this option.
MEAC Accredited
Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery was granted institutional accreditation by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC) on July 8, 2020.
Over 40 Years Experience
Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery founder Jennie Joseph brings over 40 years experience with the results to match.